Preparing for Prayer

St Mary’s PPC will meet on Sunday 7th December at 11.30am. Items for the agenda to be emailed by 30th November to the parish office.

Fishy Luncheon - Thursday 4th December 2025 St Aelred’s Hall. All are welcome to come and join us for fish & chips, mushy peas, coffee/tea, bread & butter and sweets for afters, as well as some good chat. Hall opens 12 noon, luncheon served 12.30pm. £7.00, monies to be paid to Tony or Margaret. Please put your names on the list at the back of St Aelred’s church or phone Tony on 07912790773.

How are we Living Simply, in Solidarity with People in Poverty, and Sustainably with Creation? We asked for your thoughts from young and old throughout the parish community. Download the leaflet

How are we Living Simply, in Solidarity with People in Poverty, and Sustainably with Creation? We asked for your thoughts from young and old throughout the parish community. Read the Document

Friendship Groups: St Mary’s Friendship Group meet Monday afternoons from 1.30pm to 3pm with refreshments and good cake! All most welcome. St Aelred’s Friendship Group meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 1.30pm – 3.30pm all most welcome.

The Sacrament of Confirmation: will be celebrated, by Bishop Marcus, on Wednesday 25 th February 2026, 7pm, at St Aelred’s. All Year 6 students and above are invited to apply for the sacrament. Please see Fr Gerard, Deacon David or Deacon Philip for an application form.

St Mary’s: could you help prepare for Mass? If you can offer help in the sacristy, please see Fr Gerard or Janet.

Looking for a school place for September 2026? Come and see what makes St Mary’s Primary School in Knaresborough such a special place to learn and grow. Our children are happy, kind, and confident – and they love coming to school! Ofsted describes us as “a welcoming school community where pupils flourish,” and it’s easy to see why. With a strong focus on values like kindness and resilience, a rich, locally rooted curriculum, and a real sense of family, St Mary’s is a place where every child is known and nurtured. We’d love to show you around – just contact the school office to arrange a visit! admin@st-marys.n-yorks.sch.uk 01423 864631

Dates for your diary: STA Tuesday 11 th November Memorial Mass 7pm STA Christmas Fair : 30 th November CJM Music POSTPONED!! STA Carol Service : 7 th December 4pm STA/STM poinsettia Sunday’s 14 th and 21 st December . Open House at Fr Gerard’s Saturday 3 rd January 2026. 2-5pm all welcome for Mulled wine and mince pies. Confirmations 25 th February 2026 - 7pm at St Aelred’s. STA First Confessions 4.30pm 14 th March 2026 STM First Confessions 6pm 18 th March 6pm STM First Holy Communion 16 th May 11am STA First Holy Communion 17 th May 9.00am Details of classes coming soon! Parish Hall Bookings: St Mary’s OR St Aelred’s see the parish websites. Or emai office.staelred@dioceseofleeds.org.uk hall.stmary.knaresborough@dioceseofleed rg.uk Please join us for refreshments after Mass the church hall – all most welcome.